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Martien is Global Director for Mission Critical Facilities at Royal HaskoningDHV, an independent consultancy which integrates 140 years of engineering expertise with digital technologies and software solutions.

Martien is working with more than 200 data center multi-discipline colleagues from different continents on the most challenging projects across the globe.

Throughout the years, he has received growing recognition as an expert in the data center industry and project advisor with a strong focus on clients’ business case and technical innovation. He is continually innovating to enable data centers to run more sustainably, effectively and efficiently, with increasing reliability.

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Bara’a is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in MEP Engineering, specializing in the design, energy and sustainability, with focus on mission-critical Data Centres.

Bara’a possesses an in-depth understanding of industry codes, standards, and guidelines, ensuring the delivery of efficient, reliable, and sustainable solutions. Currently serving as Director of Data Center Design for the Middle East, Turkey, and Europe regions, he leads the design of cutting-edge facilities across these markets, driving innovation and excellence in mission-critical infrastructure and focusing on the sustainability metrics with proven track record of design solutions that targets less carbon and power consumption

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Mihir Nandkeolyar has been in the HVAC industry and closely supporting the data center thermal management vertical for 12 years. In prior roles, Mihir managed Applications Engineering teams in Pune and York Pennsylvania, and also held a regional sales manager role in northern USA and Canada.

Mihir currently is the manager of technology strategy and business development for the Global Data Center Solutions business unit at Johnson Controls. Mihir holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Ohio State University, and studied Energy Policy and Climate from Johns Hopkins University in Washington DC.

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Mahmoud A. Zaki is Director of Data Centers Business and Manufacturing Development , Centra Technology by Telecom Egypt Group, an accomplished professional with over 23 years of experience in Data Center infrastructure projects across Egypt, Spain, Cyprus, India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait.

In 2010, Mahmoud became the first Uptime Institute Accredited Data Center Tier Designer (ATD) in Africa #222 Worldwide , solidifying his expertise in the field.

With a career that spans over two decades, Mahmoud has successfully managed and delivered large-scale infrastructure projects, working in diverse markets and collaborating with teams worldwide. His expertise, leadership, and passion for innovation have earned him a reputation as a key player in the global Data Center industry.”

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Matt Welch is the Content & Project Manager - Live Events, at Datacenter Dynamics.

Prior to joining DCD, Matt produced international events across various industry sectors which included cybersecurity, IoT, renewable energy, global commodities, and sports betting.

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